July 1, 2008 — Nebraska Beef Ltd. of Omaha, Neb., is recalling about
531,700 pounds of beef used to make ground beef because of the risk of E.
coli.

The recalled beef was included in the Kroger brand ground beef samples
collected by Michigan and Ohio health officials from patients who came down
with E. coli infection.

E. coli bacteria can cause diarrhea, which may be bloody, as well as stomach cramps and vomiting. Most people recover within five to seven days, but some cases may be severe or life-threatening; infants, elders, and people with weak immune
systems are particularly at risk.

Last week, Kroger recalled ground beef in Michigan and parts of Ohio.

The beef recalled by Nebraska Beef Ltd. wasn't sent to retailers. Instead,
it was sent for further processing or to wholesalers in May and June.

Consumers with questions about the recall should call James Timmerman,
Nebraska Beef's vice president of administration, at 402-733-0456, according to
the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).